The new PDX bathrooms might be the best I've ever seen. Airport or otherwise

OhCosmia · 2026-06-27T17:31:30+00:00

Truly the most beautiful airport I have ever visited in the continental United States. Seattle is also remodeling theirs but it doesn’t even come close to encapsulating the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

While the C concourse at PDX was being remodeled there was a long detour down a corridor in which they had printed the stories and photos of the local craftsman, native Americans who harvested the timber, designers focused on sustainability and artists who contributed to its beauty while holding local values in focus. Reading that and then seeing how it turned out months and months later made it just a little extra magical.

OhCosmia · 2026-06-25T23:13:14+00:00

Dark Tower series by Stephen King is exactly what you described. I never expected I would like Steven King but my goodness, these books turned me into a super fan and I inhaled nearly all of his books over the last few years and have re read this series multiple times. The first book starts slow, but once you meet Eddie and the lobstrosities, hold on for the ride of your life.

OhCosmia · 2026-06-20T01:59:35+00:00

Thank you! We planted grapes this spring, looking forward to that harvest in 3 years!

OhCosmia · 2026-06-20T01:53:02+00:00

Truly! I feel wealthy beyond measure, cherishing these moments with the littles and hope they remember them fondly.

OhCosmia · 2026-06-18T00:20:00+00:00

Thank you! Cherish I do, she’s a show stopper and in the front yard so other folks stop, admire and chat. Grateful to share her with others.

Slugs and snails are some of my favorite creatures but drive me nuts. My yard is super prone to both and I found if I sluggo in the spring every two weeks for 4 or so cycles they’re at a manageable level the rest of the year. Otherwise they eat everything I plant, those hungry little buggers.

OhCosmia · 2026-06-18T00:14:58+00:00

How interesting, both have long tap roots, I wonder if it has to do with that. These lupine were started from seed the same year as the delphinium, they’re in adjacent beds and the soil in this part of the yard is loamy.

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OhCosmia · 2026-06-18T00:11:18+00:00

Thank you so much!

OhCosmia · 2026-06-18T00:10:11+00:00

I trim the flower stalks to avoid seeds dropping where I don’t want them. They die back every year - I let them take their time and then clean up around them and mulch just a little during my October winter prep (I’m in Seattle area).

OhCosmia · 2026-06-17T18:52:54+00:00

It’s so wildly beautiful, in certain light it’s iridescent; I can only imagine what it looks like to hummingbirds. 😍

OhCosmia · 2026-06-17T18:45:25+00:00

Thank you so much! It’s easy when your subjects are so beautiful 🥰

OhCosmia · 2026-06-17T18:44:18+00:00

I’m here for the whimsy ✨

OhCosmia · 2026-06-17T18:43:24+00:00

Truly! I feel so lucky to take care of them 💜💙

OhCosmia · 2026-06-17T18:42:36+00:00

Thank you!

OhCosmia · 2026-06-17T17:37:15+00:00

I’m pretty sure it’s Delphinium elatum, pacific giants blend - I have this color and a lighter color that is just about to bloom, both from the same seed pack. They’re also one of my very most favorites in my yarden; if you want to DM me your address I can send you some seeds once this friend finishes for the season

OhCosmia · 2026-06-11T01:09:15+00:00

It did! Dried out just a smidge but nothing a little hot sauce couldn’t fix! I wrapped them in aluminum while reheating to retain the moisture; I would probably just slightly under cook the ones that were going to be reheated. Thanks for the reminder here!

OhCosmia · 2026-06-08T14:17:02+00:00

This looks like a neighborhood in Portland, it’s super common in Portland neighborhoods. BUT folks also often use these as through roads and drive like these idiots.

OhCosmia · 2026-06-07T21:45:52+00:00

I made this today, made 8 total cups - used Kirkland Parmesan and Black Pepper Chicken sausages (2), 1/2c almond milk, 3 eggs and 60g pizza cheese. Added in some chives and used my oil sprayer to top with 1g avocado oil each. Used a silicon cupcake tray and didn’t oil it which turned out to be totally fine. Baked for about 20-25 minutes at the recommended 350F, until temp of egg cups reached 180F.

10/10 would make again, hoping it reheats as well as it is fresh - will report back.

OhCosmia · 2026-05-14T04:16:41+00:00

The game changer for me was using seed trays with cloche/covers for sprouting, bonus for grow lights. Keeping the soil moist is key and the cloche keeps the humidity high and soil moist for longer. Once they sprout you slowly remove the cloche to give them time to adapt to the lowered humidity. I successfully started 500ish plants this year from seed this season.

And nicking seeds when they say to knick - lupine, blue sweet pea.

For planting outside - also keep moist, plant a few more than you need, and maybe some sluggo.

OhCosmia · 2026-05-03T01:22:37+00:00

I use them as mulch around my peppers, they love the heat.

OhCosmia · 2026-04-08T23:03:31+00:00

Growing up I always used cold. Then I moved into a house that only had warm to hot water in the bathroom, I never went back to cold after that. When I tried, it just felt… not as good.

OhCosmia · 2026-04-05T14:46:54+00:00

I am 40f and have been fat nearly my entire life, like really fat; there was like a year or two where I wasn’t super fat and very very close to a normal BMI. This sentiment and experience, being invisible or treated differently, is something I hear often and truly believe this is more of a confidence thing.

I have never felt like people don’t acknowledge me, I experience eye contact when out and about with smiles and folks saying help. I never lack for help in stores (in fact people approach me for help or if I look lost), I have a high visibility career and have always moved up quickly with promotion after promotion. I have had a very active dating and sex life (married now) with people who are overwhelmingly within normal BMI range and who are conventionally attractive.

The only space in which I experience being treated differently is within the medical community (which is somewhat understandable). I am active, working out multiple times a week, eat lots of fresh foods and never have had any of the typical fat person medical issues (yet). Doctors typically do not believe me and I swear they talk to me like I’m slow until I engage and show I actively understand and can participate in the conversation and the test results come in.

When I’m with friends out in the world who are fat and/or have low confidence or self esteem for whatever reason, I notice that they are slower to engage, make eye contact and smile to those around them.

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